An individual transfers $5,000 and a piece of land to a corporation in exchange for all of its stock. At the time of transfer, the land has an adjusted basis of $50,000 and a fair market value (FMV) of $75,000. The corporation assumes a $60,000 mortgage on the land as part of the transfer for a bona fide business purpose. What is the effect of the transfer?

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An individual transfers $5,000 and a piece of land to a corporation in exchange for all of its stock. At the time of transfer, the land has an adjusted basis of $50,000 and a fair market value (FMV) of $75,000. The corporation assumes a $60,000 mortgage on the land as part of the transfer for a bona fide business purpose. What is the effect of the transfer?

 

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